Regulation of indirect sources of air pollution.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the regulation of indirect sources of air pollution” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate an indirect source rule to reduce emissions attributable to the use of indirect sources, such as warehouses or other structures that attract mobile sources of air pollution, such as vehicles. The indirect source rule would regulate certain large warehouses and any other indirect sources determined by the Commissioner.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Environmental Protection and Waterfronts committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 53
officialInt. No. 53
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
18
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Alexa AvilésSelvena N. Brooks-PowersLincoln RestlerFarah N. LouisAmanda C. FaríasShanel Thomas-HenryCrystal HudsonTiffany L. CabánShahana K. HanifSandy NurseCarmen N. De La RosaHarvey D. EpsteinPierina Ana SanchezShaun AbreuGale A. BrewerShekar KrishnanTy HankersonCarl Wilson
Who is lobbying on this
Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development, Inc.via Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingEarthjusticevia Earthjustice · Law
1 filingPrologis, L.P.via Kasirer LLC · Real Estate, Construction, Engineering & Developer
1 filingNew York City Environmental Justice Alliance, Inc.via New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingThe Alliance for a Greater New York, Inc.via The Alliance for a Greater New York, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingUnited Parcel Service, Inc.via United Parcel Service, Inc. · Transportation
1 filingFrom 6 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).